Meeting report: Understanding the behavioural aspects and the role of health communication in mitigating the impact of seasonal influenza

Meeting report-31 Aug 2011

The meeting report covers health communication strategies that could be undertaken to better promote influenza prevention measures and the healthcare professionals’ role in the uptake of seasonal influenza vaccination.

Review of outbreaks and barriers to MMR vaccination coverage among hard to reach populations in European countries

Technical report-12 Feb 2013

In recent years, substantial progress had been made towards eliminating measles, mumps and rubella in Europe. Measles vaccine coverage is on the rise and measles cases decreasing in many countries. However, there have still been several large outbreaks of measles, mumps and rubella reported in European countries.

Review of the scientific literature on drivers and barriers of seasonal influenza vaccination coverage in the EU/EEA

Systematic review-4 Nov 2013

The report aims to provide a critical review of evidence on the barriers and drivers of seasonal influenza vaccination coverage in the EU/EEA. The report focuses on high-risk groups where high coverage of seasonal flu vaccination is most important. The 2009 Council of the European Union Recommendation on seasonal influenza vaccination encourages countries to implement measures that would increase seasonal influenza vaccination uptake to at least 75% for defined older age groups, and, if possible, for other risk groups. In support of this, the ECDC report summarises the evidence on what are the barriers and what are the drivers for seasonal influenza vaccination by each risk group

Implementation of the Council Recommendation on seasonal influenza vaccination

Technical report-9 Jan 2014

In support of the EU Council Recommendation of December 2009 on seasonal influenza vaccination, this technical report provides data on vaccination policies and strategies, vaccination coverage data, and data on barriers to vaccination for seasonal influenza in the EU/EEA countries.

Expert opinion on priority risk groups for influenza vaccination

Expert opinion-28 Aug 2008

This paper identifies and describes population groups at increased risk for severe outcomes of influenza (“risk groups”) and advocates vaccination for two major groups, namely a) persons in the older age group, usually 65 years and older; and b) persons with chronic medical conditions.

Let’s talk about hesitancy: enhancing confidence in vaccination and uptake

Technical guidance-25 Apr 2016

This guide provides practical evidence-based and peer-reviewed advice for public health programme managers and communicators involved with immunisation services. It identifies ways to enhance people’s confidence in vaccination and addresses common issues which underlie vaccination hesitancy.